SSAT Upper Level Verbal : SSAT Upper Level Verbal

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #1123 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ADROIT

Possible Answers:

Skillful

Last

Corrupt

Unusual

Elusive

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

"Adroit" means "skillful" or dexterous.

Example Question #1124 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DESTITUTE

Possible Answers:

Torrential

Hypnotizing

Assiduous

Stressful

Poor

Correct answer:

Poor

Explanation:

"Destitute" means lacking food, clothing, and shelter. Thus, the best answer choice is the word "poor."

Example Question #1125 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

EMINENT

Possible Answers:

Adorable

Showy

Incredulous

Renowned

Defiant

Correct answer:

Renowned

Explanation:

"Eminent" means high in rank, distinguished, or "renowned."

Example Question #1126 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PIOUS

Possible Answers:

Audible

Abundant

Relevant

Devout

Patterned

Correct answer:

Devout

Explanation:

"Pious" and "devout" both mean having a devotion to a god or gods.

Example Question #1127 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

INDOLENT

Possible Answers:

Peaceful

Invalid

Lazy

Neglectful

Promising

Correct answer:

Lazy

Explanation:

"Indolent" means lazy.

Example Question #1128 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

OBSTINATE

Possible Answers:

Limitless

Loyal

Violent

Materialistic

Stubborn

Correct answer:

Stubborn

Explanation:

"Obstinate" means stubborn.

Example Question #1129 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONTENTIOUS

Possible Answers:

Happy

Merciful

Argumentative

Oppressive

Invincible

Correct answer:

Argumentative

Explanation:

"Contentious" means argumentative.

Example Question #1131 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SLOVENLY

Possible Answers:

Frigid

Fundamental

Mystical

Untidy

Separate

Correct answer:

Untidy

Explanation:

"Slovenly" means untidy or unclean in appearance or habits.

Example Question #1132 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SEDULOUS

Possible Answers:

Rash

Personable

Diligent

Unspeakable

Belligerent 

Correct answer:

Diligent

Explanation:

"Sedulous" means diligent or hard-working. "Diligent" means persevering in carrying out tasks.

Example Question #1133 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

TACITURN

Possible Answers:

Eloquent

Common

Quiet

Gracious

Voluntary

Correct answer:

Quiet

Explanation:

"Taciturn" means quiet.

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